1987 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Men's 3000 metres

The men's 3000 metres event at the 1987 IAAF World Indoor Championships was held at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis on 6 and 8 March 1987.

The winning margin was 0.07 seconds which as of July 2024 remains the narrowest winning margin in the men's 3,000 metres at these championships.

Heats
The first 3 of each heat (Q) and next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the final.